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Community 24 Nov 2022

Waiuku Mudlarks ask for help to stop good work going to waste

Presenting a petition to Franklin Local Board, group members Tony Ogilvie and Paul Stewart appealed for help to combat “rampant reinfestation” of mangroves in the area.

Environment 15 Nov 2022

Science could help protect milk tree

Franklin Local Board has granted landowner approval for an Auckland University researcher to pick leaves and take samples from rare streblus banksii trees. The project is part of a thesis looking into the genetic and morphological diversity of th...

Community 7 Oct 2022

Christmas cheer for Franklin groups

Christmas and community events have had a funding boost from Franklin Local Board.

Environment 6 Oct 2022

Don’t be a dumper – help protect our environment

Illegal dumping is damaging the environment as well as being an eyesore and the council is asking people to do the right thing and dispose of their waste properly.

Community 5 Oct 2022

Board wants heritage protection as part of any Ardmore Hall / Bell Field sale

Franklin Local Board says selling Ardmore Hall and the neighbouring Bell Field is the best option for the community.

Council news 13 Sep 2022

Development Contributions policy out for second public consultation

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on the next stage of updating its Development Contributions Policy, to ensure new developments contribute fairly to the funding of the council’s infrastructure.

Community 7 Sep 2022

Funding in place for Franklin partners

Partnership funding in Franklin helps guarantee iconic events can go ahead.

Community 6 Sep 2022

Rural hall funding allocated

Franklin Local Board has allocated funding to its rural community halls.

Events

28 Feb 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Boundaries of Adaptation

A sculptural exploration of the moment where adaptation turns into boundary.

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

14 Mar 2026

Rock, Paper, Stamp

Drop in for a hands-on stamp printmaking session with artist Rose Meyer, exploring the volcanic l...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

21 Mar 2026

Kultura sa Aotearoa

Discover the beauty of Filipino traditional attire, with stunning examples of barong tagalog and...

22 Mar 2026

World of Cultures in Waiuku

Celebrate the many cultures of Franklin with a lively festival in the heart of Waiuku.

28 Mar 2026

Author Talk - Laura Vincent

We invite you to a morning chatting with Laura Vincent about “Hoods Landing”, her debut work of f...

28 Mar 2026

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through all the senses

Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through hands-on demonstrations of traditional folklore Easter...